You can tell the teachers really care about students; a lot of them will go above and beyond to help you succeed.
The small class sizes allow you to ask questions and interact with classmates; the professor actually knows your name and it's just a really friendly learning environment.
There are always tons of events going on around campus, which offers great opportunities to new students to meet friends!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Go out and do things around campus-- don't just sit in your room! It's easy to make friends with all the events around campus.
If you don't know where something is, ask a student! People are more than willing to help you out if you're lost.. we were freshmen once too!
If you need help in classes, go to the teacher's office hours. They will be more than happy to help with any questions! They want you to succeed!
Don't bring a lot of extra things you don't need to the dorms. Even though the dorms are really big, with a kitchen, livingroom, and bathroom, don't overclutter the area. You are sharing with other people!
Have a meal plan! Going to eat on campus with friends is always fun.. especially because there are so many different spots to eat at!
Take a tour of the campus on the day you move in so you know where your classes are. Take your roommates and have some bonding time!
If you miss home.. call your mom or dad. Everyone gets homesick and it's nothing to be ashamed of!
HAVE FUN! Try things you wouldn't normally do! Make new friends! College is a learning experience, both in and out of the classroom.
Do you find there’s enough academic rigor at your school?
It's very important to stay on top of your academics at this school! If you find yourself not doing so well, talk to the professor to see what you can do to bring your grade up! There are strict policies at this school regarding academic probation and suspension. Also, don't take too many classes as they can get overwhelming! You want to have time to go to the library and study along with relaxation.
Describe the dorm life at your college.
Dorms come with one, two, or three bedrooms. They also have a living room, bathroom, and kitchen (with a full size fridge, sink, and microwave). Freshmen dorms in Dauphin Hall are in pods, where you have your own room or one roommate. These dorms have a shared bathroom with about five people. The other freshmen dorms each have their own bathroom and you can have 1, 3, or 5 roommates depending on the room size. These dorms are actually really nice! I was surprised on how much space there was. It's like a mini-apartment. I really loved that there were two rooms because it gave us for girls a lot of space!
Describe the food and dining at your college.
There are so many options to eat on campus. Some of it is buffet and some you can order different items. There is also an on-campus restaurant that culinary students prepare and serve food at. Twice a semester, you can use a board meal to eat at the restaurant. It's really neat! One of the dining halls is also open til 11, so you will be able to eat late at night if you want. There are also two convenience stores that you can buy snacks and drinks at. The library has a small cafe where you can get smoothies and coffee. Delicious!!
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
There are always events going on around campus. Your Resident Assistant will post flyers in the hallway of your dorm building! There is always something to do. My friends and I liked to have movie nights in our dorms-- we'd make popcorn and hang out in our pajamas. It was fun! There is also a mall within 20 minutes. There are a lot of spots to go hiking at too, which is a lot of fun. The school also does rock climbing days and bowling days.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The school is a really good price for tuition compared to a lot of major universities. At this school, you are still getting a degree with a Penn State affiliation without the price of going to Penn State! The dorms are really nice for a low price. The bookstore will help you out at the end of the year and buy your books back so you don't lose that much money buying them!
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
My favorite tradition is the Midnight Breakfast. Sunday before finals week each semester, the school hosts a Midnight Breakfast from 11pm to 1am. They serve pancakes with ice cream! And there are so many toppings to put on! A ton of people show up to this. It's a great place to meet new people and go hang out with your friends. It's also cool because they have live music. Even if you don't want to eat all the sugar, it's still just fun to hang out at. And free!!!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students that want hands-on experience to go with their degree. There are a lot of labs at this school for your major. You learn hands on what it is going to be like when you go to work after college!
Are you involved in any clubs or activities?
There is a club for anyone at this school.
How would you describe campus safety? Do you feel safe on campus?
We have our own police force that patrol the campus. There are security gates around the dorms that lock after 10pm and only students can get in. It is an extremely safe campus.
You can tell the teachers really care about students; a lot of them will go above and beyond to help you succeed. The small class sizes allow you to ask questions and interact with classmates; the professor actually knows your name and it's just a really friendly learning environment. There are always tons of events going on around campus, which offers great opportunities to new students to meet friends!
Go out and do things around campus-- don't just sit in your room! It's easy to make friends with all the events around campus. If you don't know where something is, ask a student! People are more than willing to help you out if you're lost.. we were freshmen once too! If you need help in classes, go to the teacher's office hours. They will be more than happy to help with any questions! They want you to succeed! Don't bring a lot of extra things you don't need to the dorms. Even though the dorms are really big, with a kitchen, livingroom, and bathroom, don't overclutter the area. You are sharing with other people! Have a meal plan! Going to eat on campus with friends is always fun.. especially because there are so many different spots to eat at! Take a tour of the campus on the day you move in so you know where your classes are. Take your roommates and have some bonding time! If you miss home.. call your mom or dad. Everyone gets homesick and it's nothing to be ashamed of! HAVE FUN! Try things you wouldn't normally do! Make new friends! College is a learning experience, both in and out of the classroom.
It's very important to stay on top of your academics at this school! If you find yourself not doing so well, talk to the professor to see what you can do to bring your grade up! There are strict policies at this school regarding academic probation and suspension. Also, don't take too many classes as they can get overwhelming! You want to have time to go to the library and study along with relaxation.
Dorms come with one, two, or three bedrooms. They also have a living room, bathroom, and kitchen (with a full size fridge, sink, and microwave). Freshmen dorms in Dauphin Hall are in pods, where you have your own room or one roommate. These dorms have a shared bathroom with about five people. The other freshmen dorms each have their own bathroom and you can have 1, 3, or 5 roommates depending on the room size. These dorms are actually really nice! I was surprised on how much space there was. It's like a mini-apartment. I really loved that there were two rooms because it gave us for girls a lot of space!
There are so many options to eat on campus. Some of it is buffet and some you can order different items. There is also an on-campus restaurant that culinary students prepare and serve food at. Twice a semester, you can use a board meal to eat at the restaurant. It's really neat! One of the dining halls is also open til 11, so you will be able to eat late at night if you want. There are also two convenience stores that you can buy snacks and drinks at. The library has a small cafe where you can get smoothies and coffee. Delicious!!
There are always events going on around campus. Your Resident Assistant will post flyers in the hallway of your dorm building! There is always something to do. My friends and I liked to have movie nights in our dorms-- we'd make popcorn and hang out in our pajamas. It was fun! There is also a mall within 20 minutes. There are a lot of spots to go hiking at too, which is a lot of fun. The school also does rock climbing days and bowling days.
The school is a really good price for tuition compared to a lot of major universities. At this school, you are still getting a degree with a Penn State affiliation without the price of going to Penn State! The dorms are really nice for a low price. The bookstore will help you out at the end of the year and buy your books back so you don't lose that much money buying them!
My favorite tradition is the Midnight Breakfast. Sunday before finals week each semester, the school hosts a Midnight Breakfast from 11pm to 1am. They serve pancakes with ice cream! And there are so many toppings to put on! A ton of people show up to this. It's a great place to meet new people and go hang out with your friends. It's also cool because they have live music. Even if you don't want to eat all the sugar, it's still just fun to hang out at. And free!!!
Students that want hands-on experience to go with their degree. There are a lot of labs at this school for your major. You learn hands on what it is going to be like when you go to work after college!
There is a club for anyone at this school.
We have our own police force that patrol the campus. There are security gates around the dorms that lock after 10pm and only students can get in. It is an extremely safe campus.